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In pics: Chinese community gathers to ring in Chinese New Year 2023 at Tangra
Chinese New Year
In pics: Chinese community gathers to ring in Chinese New Year 2023 at Tangra
Midnight walk and lion dance to mark the year of the rabbit according to the lunar calendar
By
Ayush Seth |
Published 22.01.23, 08:09 PM
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A huge crowd gathers to experience the Chinese New Year 2023 celebrations at Chinatown in Tangra on January 21 night
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The Lunar New Year celebrations began with lion dance, which signifies bringing in good luck by warding off evil spirits
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Capturing the lion dance on camera
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Chinese women greet one another on New Year
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Clashing gongs and cymbals accompany the lively lion dance scene. Performing the lion dance and clashing the gong and drums is believed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits
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People welcomed the Chinese New Year with zest and enthusiasm. They indulged in food and drinks and had a gala time with friends and family
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The Chinese Kali Mandir is a small temple dedicated to the goddess Kali where Chinese people living in Tangra worship the deity in their own way on New Year and other occasions
